Street in the Park
Local DJs and street dance artists
Activate Performing Arts

Street in the Park is a free family-friendly event that showcases local dance and music talent. Launched in May 2019, the event runs every year and continues to evolve.
Street in the Park
Street in the Park champions the talent of young people in Dorset. It is a free, inclusive event that sees professional practitioners and organisations working with young people to produce, manage and create a live outdoor event. Street in the Park was conceived to give music technology students from Weymouth College experience in planning and running a project. It has since grown to become a fantastic community event highlighting the amazing local young talent right here in Dorset.
The event is run with, and for young people who work alongside a professional panel of DJ’s, rap artists, radio DJ’s and event and production organisers who work to nurture talent and offer the young people work experience opportunities and competition prizes. The lead up to the event offers inclusive activities to young people age 5-25yrs in street dance, rap writing, dj-ing, graffiti art, supporting skills development, confidence, progression and direction.
Up & Coming DJ Competition
In the lead up to Street in the Park, an Up & Coming DJ Competition is held with the support from DJ Andy Cleeton and Weymouth College Music Technology students. This competition is open to Dorset-based Up & Coming DJs. Successful applicants get the opportunity to battle it out at Street in the Park for the chance to win cash prizes, local radio dj sets and the opportunity to perform at other local events and festivals, including We Out Here Festival.
Click on the following links to Up & Coming DJ Competition social media and website with previous winners and prizes and professional panel details:
https://upandcomingdjcompe.wixsite.com/up-and-coming-dj-com
https://www.facebook.com/UCDJCOMPETITION/
Contact Us
Street in the Park relies on funding to be able to take place. For more information on the workshops, competition entry, or to sponsor, support, offer a prize, please contact Activate Producer Michaela Shaw at michaela@activateperformingarts.org.uk
Quotes from Street in the Park
“I came onto the [Weymouth College Music Tech] course because of winning at Street in the Park. Last year, I didn’t know what I wanted to do. I was a bit lost. I didn’t have the best of times. But then I found music.”
DJ Salad DnB, (17yrs) Winner of Street in the Park 2023
“Having worked at many youth festivals over the years, this one had a unique edge, it just felt like it was really what the young people wanted in terms of music – to have 50 young people dancing in broad daylight was incredible – and would be such a buzz for the DJs performing. I think a key feature was the style of music also – some of the up beat hard dance was such fun, ……. Also the age range at the event in general had the full spectrum.”
Nick from Olas Arts
“I am buzzing! Love the adrenaline and feeling so good!”
DJ Lola (12yrs) Winner of We Out Here SitP battle 2024
For more information about our previous winners and our professional panel, please visit website Up&Coming DJ or facebook Up&ComingDJComp.
Street in the Park Films:
Street in the Park 2024 Documentary
Promo of the highly successful 2024 Street in the Park.
A Little More Street in the Park 2023 Documentary
Dorset’s own renowned rapper Isaiah Dreads and Isaac Farmer, dance artist and choreographer, discuss and show the highlights of Street in the Park 2023.
Last Night A DJ Saved My Life
Disco never died…….you just have to know where to look
In May 2021, Street in the Park was moved to an online platform due to the pandemic. This film was created when we were allowed to meet on the other side of lockdown. It premiered at the live digital showcase takeover session on Air107.2fm opening Street in the Park 2021.
Choreographer and Artistic Director – Michaela Shaw
Film Artist – Richard Tomlinson
Music Producer- Andy Cleeton
Banksy Projection Film
This film was created with dancers from Weymouth College, Weymouth Dance Studio, Activate’s The Remix and Train Hard Park, It was projected behind a live finale performance at the first Street in the Park 2019.
Choreographer and Artistic Director – Michaela Shaw
Film Artist – Richard Tomlinson
Music Producer- Andy Cleeton
“Events like this are really important to the town, particularly to younger people, who lack quality activities to attend. Street in the Park is also a good opportunity for the young people who organise the event and perform at it, allowing them to grow their confidence, experience and skills.”
Emma Scott, Dorchester Town Council